Chapter 34: Sinner’s Edict
Chapter 34: Sinner’s Edict
Wei Chu was about to kneel down. At this moment, Eunuch Hong, who was waiting outside the hall, took small steps forward and came in front of Emperor Qi.
"Your Majesty, Prince Xuan has brought his little grandson into the palace and is waiting outside to see you."
Emperor Qi frowned slightly and looked down at Wei Chu.
"Don't kneel, stand up and answer the call. Let them come in. You should also listen here to see what my son wants to say."
Eunuch Hong took the order and went out to call Prince Xuan and Qi Ming in. Wei Chu bowed his head and said, "Your Majesty, Prince Xuan must have something to do in the palace. I'd better withdraw first."
"It's okay. I allow you to stay and listen."
Wei Chu raised his eyes to meet Emperor Qi's gaze, pursed his lips, and said no more.
King Xuan came in with Qi Ming. As soon as he entered the hall and saw Emperor Qi, he immediately knelt down and cried.
"Father, please save me, your grandson!"
Qi Ming knelt silently beside King Xuan, with a veil on his head. After greeting Emperor Qi, he knelt obediently aside.
King Xuan cried for a moment, and when he was wiping his tears with his sleeves, he seemed to see Wei Chu was also in the palace.
He immediately cried out, "Wei Shaoqing, it just so happens that you are here too. I heard that the goddess appeared last night and saved you. Including the last time, the goddess has saved you twice!"
"It seems that Wei Shaoqing is a little special in front of the goddess. I wonder if Wei Shaoqing can help to speak well with the goddess and let her remove the marks on my son's face."
Before King Xuan could finish his words, Wei Chu knelt down straight in the direction of Emperor Qi.
"Your Majesty! I am terrified!"
King Xuan said: "My son really knows he was wrong. He will never dare to exclude his peers in the academy again. He is still young and a member of the royal family. It is really ..."
"The goddess has the world in her heart. I was just saved by chance. I am grateful for the goddess' kindness. In the future, I will work harder for the country and the people, be loyal to the emperor, and work for Daqi."
King Xuan was choked by Wei Chu's impassioned words. He said, "Wei Shaoqing, don't be so modest. You and your father from the Wei family must have caught the goddess's eye."
"Otherwise, why would this goddess appear in your Prince Rong's mansion in this vast world, be seen by your son Wei Zhao, and save you, Wei Shaoqing, who was seriously injured and unconscious at the time?"
The second half of King Xuan's words seemed to be provoking a fight.
Wei Chu bowed his head and said, "Your Majesty, I don't dare to acknowledge what Prince Xuan said!"
"Enough, what's the matter with you? Stand up and speak with your back straight." After scolding Wei Chu, Emperor Qi turned his gaze to King Xuan.
"You, wipe your tears. Your son is watching here. You don't act like a father at all!"
After scolding the two adults, Emperor Qi looked at Qi Ming gently.
"Xiaowu, get up and come to Grandpa Emperor." Qi Ming was the fifth among the grandchildren. When he heard what Emperor Qi said, he stood up obediently.
"Come, take down the curtain and let Grandpa Huang see it."
Qi Ming pursed his lips, stretched out his little hand to take off the curtain, revealing the green mark on his face.
Emperor Qi looked at his face, and King Xuan came forward.
"Father, look at Ming'er's face. We have tried every possible method these past two days, but we can't get rid of the marks on his face."
"This, this, a dignified grandson of the emperor, if you can only live with this face in the future, it will not only be a disgrace to you, but also a disgrace to Daqi!"
Emperor Qi glanced at him, and King Xuan stopped talking immediately.
He picked up the teacup on the table and threw it at him.
King Xuan trembled and knelt on the ground.
"Xiaowu is like this now, all thanks to you, my good father!"
"Father?"
Emperor Qi glanced at him coldly, and King Xuan dared not say another word.
"Wei Qing, Xiao Wu is still young. It would be inappropriate for him to look like this. What do you think?"
"Reporting to His Majesty, the goddess seemed to have warned the little grandson that day to restrain himself and cultivate virtue."
Wei Chu said: "I believe that as long as the little grandson sincerely repents, the goddess's punishment will surely dissipate."
"That makes sense." Emperor Qi glanced at him, "In that case, send Xiaowu back to the academy."
Qi Ming showed reluctance in his eyes, but he did not dare to refute Emperor Qi's words.
The same was true for King Xuan. When he entered the palace today, not only did he help Qi Ming find a way to remove the mark on his face, but he also wanted to apply Wei Chu's eye drops in front of his father.
As for the academy incident, his son made a fool of himself in front of everyone, and he was also discussed behind his back, wondering if he had done something to displease the goddess.
Oh, since the goddess doesn't like him and he's having a hard time, then the person the goddess likes won't have an easy time either.
However, over the years, he has become increasingly unable to see through what his father is thinking.
"Yes, Father, you are right."
"Then go and return the child, apologize sincerely, and ask for forgiveness."
"Yes, Father, I will go right away. Ming'er, bid farewell to your grandfather."
"Grandpa Emperor, Xiaowu is leaving."
"Go."
After King Xuan and Qi Ming left, Emperor Qi's eyes revealed a look of fatigue.
He looked at Wei Chu, "Do you have any complaints about what Xiao Wu did?"
"The little grandson is still young and has been led astray. I dare not complain."
Emperor Qi waved his hand and said, "Okay, you can go down too. By the way, I want to set up an altar in Chengfo Temple in a few days to pray for rain. Do you think this prayer for rain can be successful?"
There has been severe drought in Daqi for nearly three years, and the people have almost lost all their grain.
There are hidden dangers among the people that a treacherous organization is about to emerge. Daqi, internal troubles are increasing.
"At that time, I will issue an edict of apology."
"Your Majesty!"
"Okay, I have made up my mind. I just wanted to chat with you for a while. Go back to work."
"Sir Shaoqing, these villains and bad guys in Da Qi are still waiting for you to judge them." Emperor Qi laughed twice.
"Your Majesty, you are making fun of me."
Emperor Qi waved his hand, turned and walked into the inner hall.
Eunuch Hong stepped forward and said, "Young Master Wei, please."
Wei Chu bowed his hands and said to Emperor Qi's back: "Your Majesty, I will take my leave!"
Wei Zhao entered the academy surrounded by Dean Yuan and his colleagues.
As for Tian Zu, he quickly hid himself when he saw Dean Yuan and Wei Chu arguing with each other at the gate of the academy.
Wei Zhao became Jiang's disciple. He was first taken to Jiang's residence, given a copybook and asked to practice calligraphy.
Go to him every day and study for an hour, starting with learning Chinese characters.
Wei Zhao respectfully bowed to Master Jiang and went to the school with him.
After saying goodbye to Wei Chu, the group walked together for a while. The other masters had things to do, so they took their leave first.
Wei Zhao and Master Jiang also left.
Only Dean Yuan and Master Jiang were left here.
"Why don't you leave?"
After hearing what Mr. Jiang said, Dean Yuan hesitated to speak.
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